Update 9/11/07: This thread has been going for quite some time now, and it looks rather lengthy. While I'd say that it's still interesting to read straight through, I've constructed
an index that contains a sorted list of every review that's been posted in this thread. If you're wanting to look up a new beer to try out witout wading through a monster thread, this will be a handy resource.
One other thing I'd like to say is just because this thread is large doesn't mean that new contributors are unwelcome. I, and all the active readers of this thread, are interested in getting new people involved all the time, so even if you feel like you're fairly new to beer, haven't tried everything that's been reviewed, or haven't read many of the other reviews, don't be intimidated about posting your own take on any beer you've tried. No need to worry about using flowery language or exotic descriptions or being a "beer expert," whatever that means. Just tell us whether you liked the beer or not, although it's usually helpful if you compare the beer you're reviewing to another you've tried. Also, don't worry if a beer you're reviewing has been reviewed a few times already by people in this thread. Getting a new take on a beer is always welcome, since your tastes may be different from some of the other reviewers. Mainstream or microbrew, light or dark, import or domestic, we'd like to hear about it all, so we encourage anyone to participate.
And now below, is the original text that started this thread:
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OK, let's kick this thing off. The TLDR Beer Club will be for people to try out new beer and report their findings. If you're not already a beer enthusiast who's tried everything under the sun, here's all you have to do to become a member:
Next time you're out beer shopping, pick a variety of beer you enjoy (IPA, brown ale, stout, barleywine, lambic, pilsner, whatever) and buy two different examples of that variety: one that you've tried before and like, and one you've never tried before. Go back home, try them out, and write up a comparison, telling us which you liked better and why. This would give people more to read about your recommendation, and people who read it are more likely to have tried one of the beers you're reviewing, letting them better identify. Please post the reviews in this thread so we can keep them all together for reference and commentary.
For continuing adventures in the beer club, you can try out a new variety and pair of beers, expand on your first adventure or that of others, or whatever branch you want to take from there. Hopefully, we'll end up with quite a record of great beers to try (and probably some to avoid). I may not get to my first pair right away, but anyone is welcome to kick things off before I do. Bottoms up!
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